Chapter 32: chapter 32

Aditya's POVI didn't cross paths with Sanjana... I was  watching her  on my CCTV.. She looked very dull...She was just working and leaving these days..She is hardly going out of her cabin..I know Sanjana ,you love me, I don't understand why you want to leave me.. I said to myself and sighed...When I was in my thoughts I received a call from my mom.. she said," Aadi, can you take me shopping today?? I want to buy a few sarees..I agreed immediately, because it's only me who accompanies her during shopping..Dad used to be busy in handling business, so right from my childhood I am the one who is a companion to my mom... Ok  ma, come directly to the shopping mall, I will reach   directly from the office.She nodded and I disconnected the call..When I reached the mall, I saw mom waiting for me..We went together inside the saree shop.when mom was selecting for herself , my gaze fell  on a beautiful pink and orange colour saree..I asked the sales girl to show it,and a smile slipped my lips when I imagined Sanju in it..I said ," Pack it"..Seeing me smiling my mom came near   me,raised her eyebrow and asked," Is it for Sanjana??I smiled in reply.." Ok, you show me some matching readymade blouse for this saree too", my mom said to the Sales girl.. I was confused, and asked why ready made blouse??She winked and said," how  will she wear this saree to Puja on Saturday without a blouse?"..My eyes were filled with surprise and happiness. Mom, are you inviting her to Puja ?? I asked. "of course and will also ask her to wear this saree on that day..", she replied.."but will she accept it?? ",I asked out of anxiety.."I have my own methods" ,mom smiled slyly.. Happiness filled my heart imagining Sanjana in my house on Saturday.. After shopping we came home..Next day, I heard my mom saying she will go to Sanjana's house. I was thinking What if Rekha aunty reacts the same way she did to me.. I was worried.. but mom said, relax Aadi, I will behave as if I don't know anything that happened between you, so just relax.. I sighed and left for the office..In the evening I received a call from mom saying mission accomplished.. I was on cloud 9.When I reached home, I saw mom and dad sitting on the couch..I overheard mom saying, "Vinod , I have organised a Puja at our home on Saturday, so clear your  schedule for that day"..My dad didn't ask much because it's tradition in our house that every year we perform this Puja at home.."Did you send invitations to all?? ",he asked. "Yes, I have invited everyone, including Rekha and Sanjana,  so behave as if we don't know anything about Aadi and  Sanjana",there was a warning in her tone...Dad sighed and said, " Mamta ,I don't have any problem inviting them . it's just that if mom knows she will make a ruckus. Mom stood up and said, " Vinod, only Sanjana will become my daughter-in-law.  so you better speak to your mom..I hope you didn't forget how your friend helped you in establishing this business.  without him, we would have been leading a common life...Now, it's our time to repay his debt by making his daughter our daughter-in-law, and you too know Neither Manoj nor Rekha were at fault.."This is the first time I have seen mom going against grandma.. seeing how firm my mom is standing for me I felt I am blessed..I slowly walked towards my room, took a bath  and laid on the bed.. I opened my phone gallery to retrieve Sanjana's pic..."Sanjana, you are my heart and soul, please come back to me.. I kissed her pic and said, " Good night Sanju"..  Next day, when I reached the office , I saw her entering the lift in which I am in.. She hesitated for a second, but when my assistant said, "Miss Sanjana please be quick", she entered unwillingly.. She stood in front of me , my eyes didn't  leave her for a second...When the lift  reached her floor ,she hurriedly left..*****Author's  POVSoon it was Saturday, and Aditya's house was beautifully decorated with marigold flowers and Mango leaves..There was a kind of festive environment in the house..early morning, Mamta called Rekha twice asking them to come home..She even sent the car to their house to pick the mother and daughter duo..When Rekha received calls from Mamta twice , she decided to go along with Sanjana..Sanjana wore the saree Mamta gifted her... She even matched her saree with beautiful bangles and bindi..She braided her hair neatly, and looked into the mirror.. She said to herself," Sanjana ,this saree really suits you."..Soon the car stopped in front of a huge house which was beautifully decorated with flowers..As soon as they entered ,Mamta came and invited them inside. She said," welcome  Rekha"."OMG!! Sanjana, you look so beautiful in this saree", Mamta exclaimed.."I expected you to come a little early, see everyone has already come, and now you are coming like guests", Mamta complained..." Sorry for the delay Mamta, now tell me what should I do?", Rekha replied..."Ok ok, come help in decorating god and Puja plate..", Mamta dragged her to the place where Puja will be held ..Sanjana smiled and followed them..Her heart was thumping heavily to the thought of facing Aditya again..but she didn't see him yet, where did he go?? When she was in her thoughts, Mamta said," Sanjana beta, I forgot to bring prasad (A devotional offering made to a god, typically consisting of food that is later shared among devotees), it's in the kitchen, can you please get it.. ""Ok ,aunty sure", she stood up , spotted the kitchen and walked into it..When she was about to take prasad out of  the kitchen, she heard ," Mom, can you please make coffee?"It was Aditya, coming from outside.. when he heard a sound in the kitchen, he thought it's his mom, because in their house, servants are not allowed to enter the kitchen..When he entered , he saw Sanjana, holding cans..He was shocked to see her, he had never seen her in a saree, He couldn't take his eyes off of her .He murmured, she looks more beautiful than I imagined..Sanjana heard it and blushed...She didn't want to be alone with him,so when she was about to move out of the kitchen , she heard him saying," Sanjana, I didn't have coffee from morning, can you please make it ?,looks like mom is very busy, I am sure I will not get coffee for the whole day, I will give these cans to mom, can you please…"Sanjana pitied him and said, " ok" and gave the cans to Aditya...Aditya gave them to his mom and rushed back to the kitchen..When he reached, he saw her struggling with the coffee container.. it was too tight and she couldn't open it.He stretched  his hand, and without looking at him,she  immediately put the container in his hand...He opened it and gave it back..His eyes didn't leave her for a second.. She didn't dare to look into his eyes.. Her heart was pounding heavily in her chest.. When she was pouring coffee in the cup, her hand slipped and a few drops of hot  coffee spilled on her fingers..When Aditya saw it ,he immediately took  ointment from the cabinet, stretched his hand, signalling Sanjana to give her hand.. Sanjana reluctantly gave her hand into his.He slowly applied ointment on her fingers...Even though Sanjana was not hurt much , she felt warmth in her heart ,when Aditya was taking care of her.. She said, thank you and left from the kitchen hurriedly…*******Dear all, if you like the story please do comment, need your valuable feedback. ****"""